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Octagonal Soup Plate

Chinese export
late 18th century
Object Place: East Asia, China for export

Medium/Technique Hard-paste porcelain
Dimensions 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Janet M. Wolfson
Accession Number1982.96
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Asia
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionHard-paste porcelain, polychrome enamels and gold, central shield, coat of arms with crest and motto Non SIDISED TOTI (Non Sibi sed toti) [not for oneself but for all] within oval husk wreath; gold rope borders with bamboo and flower wreath.
Marks Unmarked.